Synonyms for optimistic
op·ti·mistic

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1. optimisticadjective

   Antonyms:
   pessimistic

2. optimisticadjective

   Antonyms:
   pessimistic

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1. optimisticadjective

   expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds

   "in an optimistic mood"; "optimistic plans"; "took an optimistic view"

   Synonyms:
   affirmative

   Antonyms:
   negative, neutral, disheartened, bearish, pessimistic, demoralized, demoralised, discouraged

2. affirmative, optimisticadjective

   expecting the best

   "an affirmative outlook"

   Synonyms:
   affirmative, approving, approbative, approbatory, affirmatory, plausive

   Antonyms:
   demoralised, disheartened, neutral, pessimistic, bearish, discouraged, negative, demoralized

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1. List of paraphrases for "optimistic":

   optimist, upbeat, bullish, hopeful, sanguine, optimism, optimists, rosy, confident, over-optimistic, buoyant

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1. Paul Steele:

   I'm more optimistic now than I've ever been that there will be an agreement next year, iCAO's States have every intention of delivering a practical (market-based measure) proposal to next year's Assembly.

2. Matt Ryan:

   I really feel fortunate to have been here as long as I have, you know, but I ’m optimistic, I really am. I want to be here. I feel good about this group of guys, coaching staff, everybody, the direction it’s going.

3. Ren Zhengming:

   With this set of leaders in office it's fairly hard to be optimistic about our business.

4. Gu Xiaoliang:

   It will have a big affect on us normal people, as an investor, I am not optimistic with my investments. Right now, I don't have clear judgement so I'm just going to wait and see.

5. President Martin Lau:

   Every time after major crises or bubbles, those who survive become the best companies, so in my view, short-term pressure may intensify, but I'm optimistic for the long-term... Even though now is a relatively bad time, the best time awaits afterwards.